TypeCon2026: Portland
Schedule
Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1300 SE Stark St #203 | Portland, OR
About this Event
Since its debut in 1998, TypeCon has been a premier platform for exploring the diverse world of typography. Our annual conference brings together industry leaders, design professionals, educators, students, and enthusiasts from around the world to learn, network, and share their passion for type. From the latest trends in type for the screen to the rich history of printing, experimental typography, education, and much more.
EdForum
🕑: 11:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Type & Design Education Forum. Thursday, August 6th.
Info: In conjunction with TypeCon, the Education Forum is a day of special programming designed to provide inspiration and information while examining important issues facing design educators and the institutions they represent. Individual and collective concerns are addressed as part of an inquiry into the current status of typographic instruction.
Main Program
🕑: 11:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Main Program, Day 1. Friday, August 7.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Main Program, Day 2. Saturday, August 8.
Events
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Future Fonts & Friends TypeCon Party! Thursday, August 7.
Info: Hosted at Outlet PDX, 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Future Fonts and friends pop up in the Outlet courtyard is an annual event that is FREE! Bring you friends! All are welcome! Come for music and drinks and good type times!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Monotype. x Positype Spacebar Party. Friday, August 8.
Info: Hosted at Jupiter Next Hotel, 2nd floor 900 E Burnside St. Only a 10 minute walk from Revolution Hall. Your conference badge is required upon entry. Mix and mingle with new and old typographic friends. Come to the party for great company, with food and drinks.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
TypeCon Farewell Party. Saturday, August 9.
Info: SHOW BAR at Revolution Hall, 1st floor. Closing the conference, meet us for a farewell drink. Your badge is required for a drink on SOTA.
Marketplace
🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Volumes Market. Friday and Saturday.
Info: At the Volumes Market, you’ll find a curated selection of new and used posters, books, design ephemera, objects, clothes, and accessories for sale from Volumes, Letterform Archive, Hi Books, Shop at Matter, Outlet and more! Bring your own design ephemera to the People’s Graphic Design Archive scanning station to participate in design history. Open the the public and located on the 2nd floor of Revolution Hall in the Sunset Room.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Draplin Design Co. Merch Table. TBA
Info: Back by popular demand. Friday only and open the the public and located on the 2nd floor of Revolution Hall.
Where is it happening?
1300 SE Stark St #203, 1300 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 215.26 to USD 727.45
